Retha Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationREE-tha / ˈriːθəEnglish; Hebrew
Meaning
English: derived from 'Rita'; Hebrew: 'a pearl'
Historical & Cultural Background
Retha is often considered a diminutive of the name Rita, which itself is derived from Margarita. The name has roots in Hebrew, where it means 'a pearl'. It has been used in various cultures, primarily in English-speaking countries. The name Retha is less common and may carry a vintage charm.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rita
International Variants
- Rita (Spanish); Ritha (Indian)
Famous people named Retha
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Fictional characters named Retha
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Retha was first seen in the United States in 1884. Retha has ranked as high as #670 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Georgia, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Retha has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Retha (1974)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1887 | 9 |
| 1889 | 10 |
| 1890 | 10 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 9 |
| 1893 | 13 |
| 1894 | 13 |
| 1895 | 17 |
| 1896 | 20 |
| 1897 | 23 |
| 1898 | 35 |
| 1899 | 33 |
| 1900 | 23 |
| 1901 | 48 |
| 1902 | 41 |
| 1903 | 27 |
| 1904 | 46 |
| 1905 | 31 |
| 1906 | 52 |
| 1907 | 54 |
| 1908 | 54 |
| 1909 | 70 |
| 1910 | 72 |
| 1911 | 77 |
| 1912 | 92 |
| 1913 | 102 |
| 1914 | 93 |
| 1915 | 155 |
| 1916 | 160 |
| 1917 | 190 |
| 1918 | 218 |
| 1919 | 213 |
| 1920 | 187 |
| 1921 | 214 |
| 1922 | 215 |
| 1923 | 205 |
| 1924 | 252 |
| 1925 | 209 |
| 1926 | 201 |
| 1927 | 210 |
| 1928 | 199 |
| 1929 | 186 |
| 1930 | 173 |
| 1931 | 191 |
| 1932 | 181 |
| 1933 | 213 |
| 1934 | 206 |
| 1935 | 195 |
| 1936 | 167 |
| 1937 | 194 |
| 1938 | 173 |
| 1939 | 175 |
| 1940 | 196 |
| 1941 | 176 |
| 1942 | 161 |
| 1943 | 173 |
| 1944 | 154 |
| 1945 | 167 |
| 1946 | 161 |
| 1947 | 159 |
| 1948 | 172 |
| 1949 | 183 |
| 1950 | 189 |
| 1951 | 177 |
| 1952 | 175 |
| 1953 | 159 |
| 1954 | 161 |
| 1955 | 167 |
| 1956 | 142 |
| 1957 | 152 |
| 1958 | 148 |
| 1959 | 125 |
| 1960 | 132 |
| 1961 | 121 |
| 1962 | 125 |
| 1963 | 97 |
| 1964 | 74 |
| 1965 | 79 |
| 1966 | 66 |
| 1967 | 64 |
| 1968 | 65 |
| 1969 | 49 |
| 1970 | 48 |
| 1971 | 30 |
| 1972 | 38 |
| 1973 | 29 |
| 1974 | 28 |
| 1975 | 25 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |